Production Manager

Production Manager Sunbelt Solomon United States, Kansas, Solomon 129 West Main Street (Show on map) May 09, 2026 The Production Manager oversees departmental operations with responsibility for employee training, safety compliance, performance management, product quality, process improvement, and meeting or exceeding production goals. This role requires strict adherence to all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures. Safety & Compliance Enforce all safety guidelines and ensure environmental compliance across all departments.
Ensure employees complete required safety and compliance training and follow safe equipment-use practices.
Immediately report hazardous conditions, safety concerns, or injuries. Production & Quality Management Track, analyze, and report daily production metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
Ensure equipment is used safely and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed.
Verify production processes follow assembly and quality inspection standards; implement corrective actions when required.
Partner with Continuous and Quality Improvement teams to implement standardized process improvements.
Partner with Supply Chain and downstream partners to ensure that inventory flow meets enterprise goals.
• Balance safety, quality, cost, and delivery to achieve positive operational outcomes. Leadership & People Management Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly objectives to department supervisors, leads and shop employees.
Oversee performance evaluations, provide coaching, and implement corrective actions when needed.
Monitor attendance and timekeeping and work with management and HR to address issues.
Maintain clear team communication regarding goals, expectations, and operational updates.
Support effective shift handovers with supervisors to ensure continuity. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate communications with sales, customers, procurement, and vendors as assigned.
Ensure teams have the necessary information and resources to execute the daily cadence of intake, evaluations, site transfers, and asset recovery.
Bachelor's degree is preferred, in lieu of a degree Manufacturing Management experience is acceptable
Minimum 5 years multi-department management in a production or manufacturing environment.
Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.
WMS (Warehouse Management System) experience preferred.
OSHA10 certified preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
A proven track record in safety and quality excellence is required.
Adheres to all safety and environmental compliance regulations set by the organization. Notifies management immediately of any safety concerns, hazardous conditions, or injuries.
Ability to interpret work orders and ensure the team has what they need to be set up for success to execute.
Meet department and production goals set by manager.
Project management experience is preferred.
Ensure product quality meets company and client expectations.
Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention to detail and can work in a team environment.
Adheres to the company's employee handbook policies and embodies the organization's core values.
Ability to learn other department job functions and fill in as needed.
Complete company compliance and safety training when required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
Physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to the following: Lift 50lbs floor to waist and waist to shoulder multiple times
Standing and walking for long durations
Bending, squatting, and kneeling multiple times for long durations
The ability to climb up and down a ladder multiple times
Balance and stand on a ladder with three points of contact for extended periods
Comfortable working in the heat and cold due to manufacturing facilities not being climate controlled